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Wightwick Family History

Wightwick Surname Meaning

From Wightwick (Staffs) recorded as Wytewyk in the 13th century from an Old English personal name *Wiht(a) + Old English wīc ‘settlement specialized farm or industrial centre’.

Some of the bearers below especially in the Midlands may belong instead with Whittick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wightwick family from?

You can see how Wightwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wightwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wightwick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Wightwick families living in Kent. This was about 46% of all the recorded Wightwick's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wightwick families in 1891.
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What did your Wightwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wightwick. 100% of Wightwick men worked as a Bank Clerk and 66% of Wightwick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 516 immigration records available for the last name Wightwick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 213 military records available for the last name Wightwick. For the veterans among your Wightwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wightwick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Wightwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wightwick in 1972 was 71, and 66 in 2002.

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